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Bridging Gaps: Inter-Faith Iftars

16 Jun 2018 7:26 PM IST
Once a strictly private Muslim affair, over the years, Iftar has gained currency to become a symbol of unity – among intra-Muslim sects, across...

Lata Mangeshkar: The Inimitable Nightingale

9 Jun 2018 7:28 PM IST
The Nightingale of our times, Lata Mangeshkar has not only been a melodious treat but also a pioneer in resurrecting the public relevance of musicians...

Manna Dey: A many-splendoured Songster

2 Jun 2018 9:14 PM IST
From Indian classical rhythm to western beats, Manna Dey had aced each genre with inimitable ease. This master musician, was among the best gifts that...

Ghulam Haider: The Grand Master of Melodies

26 May 2018 7:55 PM IST
An icon of undivided India, Ghulam Haider carried forward his community's historic musical legacy, creating harmonious renditions that had...

Talat Mahmood: The Ghazal Samrat

19 May 2018 6:56 PM IST
Talat Mahmood was a beacon of antique, ethereal music. His velvet-husky voice continues to reverberate many fond memories, writes Sharad Dutt.

Carcass Crisis: Kolkata Outraged

12 May 2018 5:42 PM IST
Kolkata's carcass meat trade has a historical link that has long been averted. With the crisis now at its peak, establishments of the city are...

Ravi: An unsung Composer

5 May 2018 8:53 PM IST
He composed music for over a 100 films, producing a plethora of super-hits and also received the highest accolades of the country. Yet, Ravi Shankar...

The Unforgettable Melody King

28 April 2018 8:38 PM IST
Mohammed Rafi's voice was Almighty's endowment and his creations will be preserved as priceless gifts for generations to come, writes Sharad Dutt.

Suvaprasanna's Arts Acre: A milestone in the world of culture

21 April 2018 7:32 PM IST
Suvaprasanna's Arts Acre, in Kolkata, is a treat for artists from across the globe, who regularly visit this inspiring green space to create art and...

Saraswati Devi: India's Maiden Female Composer

14 April 2018 7:46 PM IST
India's first female composer, Saraswati Devi had a sonorous legacy which met an abrupt end as she was swiftyly erased from memory and compelled to...

Dada Saheb Phalke: The Father of Indian Cinema

7 April 2018 7:40 PM IST
Dada Saheb Phalke spearheaded the motion picture as an indispensible aspect of modern life. Over a century since his first screening, Phalke’s legacy...

Wadali Brothers Resurrection of Sufi

31 March 2018 7:35 PM IST
The loss of Ustad Pyarelal Wadali drew the curtains on the legendary Wadali Brothers, who have enlivened India's musical legacy with their evocative...
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